COURSE UNIT TITLE

Offered By

Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences

Level of Course Unit

Second Cycle Programmes (Master's Degree)

Course Coordinator

PROFESSOR DOCTOR ÇAĞATAY PAMUKÇU

Offered to

Mining Operation
Mining Operation
Mining Operation

Course Objective

This course will focus on design and operation of waste dumps, which is certainly a significant environmental and stability concern observed at mine sites. It will attempt to increase the safety and environment awareness of graduate mining students and give them proficiency in designing and operation of such engineering structures.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Recomended or Required Reading

- Holmqvist, D.V., Mc Omber R., Roberts J.M., Engineering Design Manual for Disposal of Excess Soil, Office of Surface Mining, CTL/Thompson Inc., New York, USA, 1983.
- Hustrulid, W.A., Mc Carter, M.K., Van Zyl, D., Slope Stability in Surface Mining, Society for Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration, Colorado, USA, 2000.
- McDonald, J.D., Errington J.C., Reclamation of Lands Disturbed by Coal Mining in British Columbia, Proceedings of 1st International Symposium Stability Coal Mining, Vancouver, Canada, 1978
- Bishop, A.W., The Stability of Tips and Spoil Heaps, The Engineering Geology of Slopes, Bristol, UK, 1972.
- -Daniel, D.E., Geotechnical Practice for Waste Disposal, Chapman & Mall, London, UK, 1997.
- Mc Carter, M., Design of Non-Impounding Mine Waste Dumps, Society for Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration, Colorado, 1985.
- CANMET Reference Report, Pit Slope Manual-Waste Embankments, Calgary, Canada, 1977.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

The course is taught in a lecture, and discussion format. All class members are expected to participate in the lectures and class discussions at leat at a rate of 70 %, as well as complete the given homework.

Assessment Methods

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

Mid-Term Exam 40 %
Presentation of homework 10 %
Final Exam 50 %

Language of Instruction

English

Course Policies and Rules

To be announced.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

Prof.Dr.Çağatay Pamukçu
Phone: +90 232 301 75 33
E-mail: cagatay.pamukcu@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

Monday: 10:30-11:30 a.m
Friday: 10:30-11:30 a.m

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes